Course Title: Estimate and cost job
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: BUSM8798C
Course Title: Estimate and cost job
Important Information:
This course is clustered with MANU7412C, Modify Patterns to Create Basic Styles (National Code: MSTCL2010) for delivery and assessment.
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C3394 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production
Course Contact: Peter Bonnell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259171
Course Contact Email: peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This course covers skills and knowledge required to estimate materials, labour and time requirements, and establish costs for products and services. It applies to estimating and costing products and services for an identified project, activity or operation such as the production of a particular garment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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MSTGN3003 Estimate and cost job |
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1 Gather relevant information about job |
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2 Estimate materials, labour and time |
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3 Calculate costs |
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4 Document and verify details |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to estimate materials, labour and time requirements, and establish costs for products and services.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is clustered with the unit:
Modify Patterns to Create Basic Styles |
MSTCL2010 |
Learning activities will include the following:
- practical demonstrations in the production rooms
- individual and class exercises to acquire and perfect demonstrated skills
- group discussion and feedback sessions
- independent project based work under simulated workplace conditions
- Work practice at home including research
- Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation
Depending on the group you have joined this program is delivered in the production rooms at RMIT's Brunswick Campus or in a community organisation. In both environments the intention is to provide a teaching space that simulates as much as possible workplace conditions.
Teaching Schedule
Weeks |
General |
Estimate and Cost Job |
Modify Patterns to Create Basic Styles |
Home Work |
1 |
Introduce Units/Semester |
Introduce Costing
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Modify Patterns: Pant, skirt or. Culottes - add a pocket, Shorten length. Discuss Give out Assessment 1 Student Guide Give out Assessment 2 Student Guide – Begin Part A |
Research pattern to Modify
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2 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Discuss costing and where cost come from
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Discuss Assessment Task 2 |
Bring Pattern to class to discuss
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3 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Costing presentation in class (Peter to present). Give out Costing Manual (Assessment 2 Part B). Students work though theory of costing and complete two costed examples in class or at home.
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Sit Assessment 1 - Pattern making Test
Start Modifications and pattern making for Assessment 2.
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Continue Costing manual at home |
4 |
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Continue pattern making and begin specification sheet for chosen garment |
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5 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
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Continue pattern making and specification sheet for chosen garment |
Research different methods of Costing
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6 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
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Continue pattern making and specification sheet for chosen garment |
Read Modules
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7 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Discuss estimates and costing of garment
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Discuss & Presentation
Hand in Assessment 2 Part A
Discuss Assessment 3 |
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8 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Give out Assessment 3 Student Guide – Costing Sheet and Specification Sheet from a Pattern |
Discuss plan for garment modification Give out Assessment 3 Student Guide – Costing Sheet and Specification Sheet from a Pattern |
Research Garment Styles
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9 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Continue Costing Sheet
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Modify Garment Pattern and prepare Specification Sheet for garment |
Research Garment Styles |
10 |
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Continue Costing Sheet
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Modify Garment Pattern and prepare Specification Sheet for garment |
Research Garment Styles and sewing methods
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TERM BREAK – (Date: ……….) | ||||
11 |
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Continue Costing Sheet |
Modify Garment Pattern and prepare Specification Sheet for garment |
Research Garment Styles and sewing methods |
12 |
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Continue Costing Sheet |
Modify Garment Pattern and prepare Specification Sheet for garment |
Research suppliers and costs.
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13 |
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Continue Costing Sheet |
Modify Garment Pattern and prepare Specification Sheet for garment |
Research suppliers and costs. |
14 |
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Continue Costing Sheet |
Modify Garment Pattern and prepare Specification Sheet for garment |
Research suppliers and costs. |
15 |
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Hand in Assessment 2, Part B (Costing manual)
Finalise Assessment 3 |
Assessment 3 - Trace Pattern ready to hand in
Finalise Assessment 3 |
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16 |
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Complete Assessment 3 and submit |
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17 |
Feedback |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The production rooms are equipped with one lockstitch sewing machine per learner complete with all necessary bobbins and other equipment, including different feet and attachments for hemming etc.
One overlocker per group is also provided and patterns. drawing rules, drawing Instruments, cutting equipment, small tools, machine oil and sundry items, cutting table, fabric, material, yarn and other resources.
The student is expected to arrange for the use of a lockstitich machine (a domestic machine is sufficient) for practice and work on projects at home between sessions and to put together an equipment kit for personal use during the delivery session and for homework. The kit will include clippers, bobbins and bobbin case, tape measure, pins etc. A lsit of items will be given at induction. (Alternatively an equipment kit can be purchased from the School).
The student will also need access to the use a smart phone or computer with internet connection in order to upload pictures of their completed work.
In addition there are extensive resource in RMIT's libraries and in particular at Brunswick's Fashion and Textile collection which is of great interest to the student studying clothing production. In addition the library provides guides and subject specialist help via Liaison Librarians.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include activities to show theoretical understanding, practical demonstration and questioning. There will be three assessment and full assessment briefs will be provided.
Assessment Tasks
You will be assessed on an ongoing basis whilst you are working on your skills and whilst working on your projects and relevant feedback will be given to allow you to develop towards competency. In addition you will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Assessments |
Activity |
Commencement Week |
Assessment Due |
Comments |
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Assessment 1 Modify Patterns to Create Basic Styles |
Pattern Making Test |
Week 1 |
Week 2 |
Closed book test in class |
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Assessment 2 Final Pattern and Specification Sheet and Costing Manual |
Part A (Modify Patterns to Create Basic Styles) Complete Final Pattern for Garment (Including Specification Sheet) |
Week 1 |
Week 7 |
Complete Pattern and Toile. |
Part B (Estimate & Cost job) Complete Costing Manual |
Week 3 |
Week 15 |
Complete Manual, sign last sheet and submit |
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Assessment 3 Costing Sheet and Specification Sheet from a Pattern |
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Week 8 |
Week 16 |
Make final pattern for Garment with spec sheet and cost sheet. |
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through the Program Coordinator.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/staff/studentadmin/assessment/authorisation
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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